Hawaii is the latest state to overturn gun restrictions on legal immigrants

Hawaii has overturned its law barring legal immigrants from applying for firearms permits.

The move came after Steve Fotoudis, an Australian citizen and permanent resident of Honolulu, filed suit against the state for denying his request for a gun permit application. Court documents showed that Fotoudis has been a competitive shooter in Australia and "had extensive training in firearms use and safety." Judge J. Michael Seabright overturned the state law and ruled it unconstitutional.

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Teresa Mull